The fourth generation Honda City was launched in India in 2014. This was followed by the introduction of the sedan's facelifted model, currently on sale here, in 2017.

Fifth generation Honda City, which was first spotted testing in Thailand earlier this year in June, will be launched in India next year. In fact, a test mule of Honda City 2020 has now been photographed in India as well. About time, we say! Why? Because the current iteration of the Honda City in India is the facelifted model of the fourth generation model, which was introduced in 2014. The sedan's facelift model followed three years later, in 2017. Suffice it to say that car is now due for a complete update.

From what we have seen of the next gen Honda City sedan so far, the car seems to have gained in terms of length as well as width though it seems to have retained its predecessor's silhouette. Speaking of styling, we believe it will be similar to what we have seen on the Honda Accord along with other latest cars to come out of the Japanese carmaker's stable. This means, the new Honda City is likely to feature a broad grille encased by a stocky strip of chrome, wide wrap-around LED headlights, etc.

About the engines -- the new Honda City will be offered with both a petrol engine and a diesel engine albeit in BS 6-compliant avatars, of course. Interestingly, word has it that Honda will offer the 2020 Honda City petrol with a mild-hybrid powertrain. This, however, won't be a first for the carmaker in India since it already offers the Honda Accord Hybrid with such a set up.

The details are admittedly scarce at the moment, but we believe we will learn more, including new Honda City price, as its launch date in India draws near. And though the car is expected to receive a major overhaul, it will continue to face competition from rivals such as Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid, Volkswagen Vento, and Toyota Yaris among others.

5th gen Honda City's India launch next yearDescription:The fourth generation Honda City was launched in India in 2014. This was followed by the introduction of the sedan's facelifted model, currently on sale here, in 2017. Team Times Drive